06 Feb 1901
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Newspaper
Our Church Paper
Location
New Market, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1901
Page
1
A devotional poem praising God Most High for redemption through Jesus Christ. It extols Christ’s atoning blood, justification by faith, and eternal salvation. The speaker expresses perpetual worship and gratitude for divine grace saving humanity from death and hell.
A sermon on John 2 5 argues that Jesus commands all to do what he says with universality and urgency. It stresses that faith requires works and obedience as the measure of true Christianity. The preacher cites directives to believers ministers and citizens, urging continual action on Jesus words.
This reflection urges cheerful acceptance of life’s ups and downs and advises preparing for what’s probable. It notes the limits of dreams and the value of philosophy and common sense. It closes with reassurance that Christ remains guiding, even as the old year ends.
The quotation lauds a beautiful young woman whose kindness leaves a lasting, sweet influence wherever she goes. It frames a life of unselfish love as a practical ideal for young women, praising her as a benediction in every room she enters.
The article argues that scriptural giving is an ancient duty tied to worship, tracing its roots from Abraham and Melchizedek to Jewish temple rites and early Christian practice. It cites Justin Martyr and early church practice, urging modern pulpits to emphasize tithes, offerings, and benevolence as integral worship rather than optional.
The sermon argues that true Christian living must extend beyond Sabbaths and rituals into daily life. It condemns periodical piety tied to set times and places, urging a consistent, vigorous faith in everyday experiences. The piece closes with a racist joke attributed to a quip about “negroes.”
Poem excerpt reflecting on enduring human virtues and the lasting memory of kindness. Includes lines on love mercy trust and the immortal spirit, concluding with a quotation attributed to Charles Dickens.
A meditation on simplicity over ambition, comparing worldly wealth to plain cups and gourd water. Motives, manners, and faith are weighed against vanity, with Christ as the ideal of meekness. The author urges humility and endurance as vessels fit for the Master’s use.
The quip compares moral progress to rising above a mist to gain a clear view. It notes that by ascending to a higher moral atmosphere one can shed vicious habits. The second line jokes that Goliath was surprised by David’s stone because such a thought had never occurred to him before.
The essay notes Christianity’s global expansion since Carey’s mission to India and its deepening integration into national life. It highlights 500 million adherents in Christian-governed nations, thousands of missionaries, native workers, and millions of converts, with the Bible translated into many languages and widespread institutions.
The piece recalls a dramatic 1877 gubernatorial prayer day led by Governor Pillsbury to avert a locust plague in Minnesota and several states. Following the fasting and prayer on April 26, the next day the weather warmed, locusts emerged, then froze, and ultimately disappeared. A Rollin E. Smith essay in Saturday Evening Post is cited, with praise for the prayers of the people.
The transcript recalls Henry Ward Beecher urging young men to choose the Christ-way of life over selfish living. He contrasts men who embrace Christian duties with those who drift away, warning that worldly paths lead to loss while the righteous road preserves immortal life and present wellbeing. He concludes by urging contemplation and the right choice.
An old classified fragment notes a paper offer priced at one dollar per year payable in spot cash. The terse line implies a subscription model with immediate payment.
The author argues that warm hearts, tenderness, and sympathetic rulers can govern more powerfully than kings or warriors. Quoting biblical and poetic sources, the piece suggests humane influence often surpasses brute strength in shaping life and leadership.
A devotional excerpt discusses Arnauld’s remark on resting after labor and cautions that rest should prepare for future work. It notes that while rest is needed, the time to cease comes from the Lord and urges balance between too much and too little labor.
Advice on selecting a life partner emphasizes true love, mutual respect, and domestic harmony. The author advocates a man trained by sisters in unselfishness, reverent religious principles, courtesy, and temperance, with a pledge to knightly purity and honor.
The Moravians average 15 dollars per member annually for foreign missions while other denominations average 60 cents per member each year.
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